KATHMANDU: The newly appointed ambassadors to various countries have taken oath of office and secrecy before President Bidya Devi Bhandari on Thursday.

They were sworn in at a special ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhawan.

The ambassadors sworn in include Dr Naresh Bikram Dhakal (Qatar), Bishnupukar Shrestha (China), Kailash Raj Pokharel (Australia) and Kanta Rijal (Israel).

Foreign Minister Dr Narayan Khatiwadal and other high-ranking officials of the Government of Nepal were present on the occasion.